Dennis Gardeck headshot

LB · JAX · #47

Dennis Gardeck

Height
HT 6'0"
Weight
WT 232 lbs
Birth date
Aug 9, 1994 (age 32.2)
College
Sioux Falls; West Virginia State

Through 5 games the rank is LB134, off a LB105 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline.

Dynasty Value Score (DVS)

581

Range 638–666

Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection

Elite LB production now; the age curve is already in the score.

DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.

2026 total FP

16.3 pts

3.3 PPG

8 solo

Week 6 projection

4.3 pts

vs HOU · floor–ceiling 1.4–6.9

Dynasty Value Score over time

550600700800Preseason 2026: 732Preseason 20262026 W1: 5962026 W12026 W2: 5962026 W22026 W3: 5792026 W32026 W4: 5812026 W42026 W5: 5812026 W5

History starts Preseason 2026.

Player quality

Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.

  • Durability ×0.98

    One recent short season (games missed). Production already saw the missed games — this is forward risk only.

  • Org environment ×0.99

    Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.

Quick answer

Watch

Gardeck had 8 solo tackles in 2026, ranking LB134 through 5 games. Through 5 games the rank is LB134, off a LB105 season. Wait for more games before calling it a decline. The 2026 projection is modest — the role has to hold. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.

2026 fantasy highlights

IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points

16.3

PPG

3.3

Rank so far

LB134

Key stats

  • Solo: 8
  • Sacks: —
  • INT: —

2026 week shape

0/5 Boom 0%

4/5 Bust 80%

Boom is 20+ half-PPR. Bust is under 5.

Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))

SeasonFinishIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPPPGSoloSacksINT
2026LB134so far16.33.38——
2025LB10584.55.6272.5—
2024LB12757.89.61231
2023LB72101.05.9296—
2022LB11950.33.91811
2021LB12533.83.414——
2020LB7068.56.9147—
2019LB11416.03.26——
2018LB11010.51.37——

Career arc

0501001502018: 10.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1120182019: 16.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1620192020: 68.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)6920202021: 33.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)3420212022: 50.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)5020222023: 101.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)10120232024: 57.8 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)5820242025: 84.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)8520252026: 16.3 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1620262026 projection: 113.0 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)1132026*

Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.

Recent games (2026)

WeekIDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FPOppScriptSoloSacksINT
2026 W52.3BustPHI66 plays · 59% pass1——
2026 W41.5BustCIN50 plays · 46% pass1——
2026 W32.3BustNE59 plays · 49% pass1——
2026 W28.0DEN53 plays · 55% pass4——
2026 W12.3BustCLE55 plays · 42% pass1——

Weekly IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4)

Boom 20+Bust under 5
51015202512345Week

Hover a week for the total.

Usage and availability

Snap share

2025 defense · 38.6% mean

255075100W1W18

Pass-play participation

0.0%

2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.

Advanced (2025)

Pressures
12
Hurries
3
Missed tackle %
2.0%

Durability

  • 2024
    6 G
  • 2025
    15 G
  • 2026
    5 G
  • 17.0 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short slate.

Next Gen Stats

Next Gen tracking is for skill-position players.

Historical comps

Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.

FAQ

What is Dennis Gardeck's dynasty value on NextDyne?
Gardeck scores 581 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
What is Dennis Gardeck's 2026 Engine Projection?
We project 6.6 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. A boom week is 20+ half-PPR; a bust is under 5. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
Should I trade for Dennis Gardeck in dynasty right now?
Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.